YEARLY HIGH
0.1750 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.1535 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1590 BWP

2017 BTN to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BTN to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 0.1750. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 0.1535.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0215 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1555 to the December average rate of 0.1581, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1750 was up 0.48% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1742, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BTN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 875 BWP
2016 Average 811 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 768 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 107.56 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1637
0.1547
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN to BWP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.1584, compared to 0.1596 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1584
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1596

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0172 BWP (High: 0.1750 / Low: 0.1578). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 BWP (High: 0.1590 / Low: 0.1564).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0172
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0041 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.1611) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1568), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0043 (+2.75%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.1611
2016 Avg (August) 0.1568

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1577 0.1535 0.1555
February 0.1576 0.1548 0.1559
March 0.1622 0.1545 0.1567
April 0.1656 0.1594 0.1629
May 0.1642 0.1578 0.1610
June 0.1601 0.1574 0.1584
July 0.1609 0.1566 0.1588
August 0.1750 0.1578 0.1611
September 0.1590 0.1564 0.1578
October 0.1631 0.1576 0.1595
November 0.1635 0.1605 0.1622
December 0.1608 0.1537 0.1581